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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.93, 498.47 and 291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.93, 498.47 and 291.92 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.93 : 498.47 = 291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.93/498.47 = 291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.93x = 498.47 × 291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.93x = 145,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,509.41/332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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